Gomel region is the largest region of Belarus, located in the south of the country. An important advantage of the Gomel region is its location at the intersection of national and international railway lines, as well as the harmonious combination of architectural monuments and natural sites. Today, you can see beautiful examples of architecture here. Gomel region is also rich in natural beauty. In this collection we offer you the TOP 10 main attractions of the Gomel region. These are exactly the places that are recommended to visit first.

The Ancient Turov complex is a large site with the remains of the foundation of an ancient temple, covered with a glass dome. The temple discovered during excavations at the ancient settlement is the largest monumental structure on the territory of the western lands of Ancient Russia. 
Burials in stone sarcophagi were discovered inside and outside the temple during excavations in the 20th century. Various historical and archaeological sites are presented to the audience as part of the exhibition.

Historical and archaeological complex “Ancient Turov”

The remains of primitive people on the territory of Belarus were discovered in the Gomel region, in the village of Yurovichi. This site is an ancient cave where archaeologists have found tools, a fire pit and other evidence of Stone Age life. There is a museum next to this unique parking lot, which offers visitors more detailed information about the artifacts found and the archaeological excavations conducted at this site.

Yurovichi. The site of primitive man

Yurovichi. The site of primitive man.

The 19th-century manor of the Kozell-Poklevski nobles is located 20 km from the town of Zhlobin and is rightfully included in the Golden Ring of Gomel Region tourist route.
The palace is very similar to the fabulous Bavarian castles, and all because the owner, Vikenty Kozell-Poklevski, loved to travel and make sketches of the elements of the buildings he liked. There are elements of Rococo, classicism, Baroque, Romanesque style, and Neo-Gothic. The building's appearance is very unusual: turrets, huge windows, attics, weathervanes, and a lot of decorative elements.

19th century manor of the Kozell-Poklevsky nobles

Krasny Bereg. Kozell-Poklevski Manor.

The Town Hall in Chechersk was built during the time of the Russian Empire under Governor-General Z. Chernyshov in the second half of the XVIII century. It is now a museum.

Chechersk Historical and Ethnographic Museum.

The Chechersk Historical and Ethnographic Museum 

Chechersk. The town hall.

Chechersk. The Town Hall.

The Chernyshovs-Kruglikovs Palace of the 19th century has been preserved in Chechersk. The building is two-storeyed brick. There is a stable and a brewery nearby. Unfortunately, the building is in a dilapidated state and is currently empty, but it is possible to approach it for inspection.

Chechersk. The Chernyshov-Kruglikov Palace.

Chechersk. Palace of the Chernyshovs-Kruglikovs.

The Vetka Museum of Old Believers and Belarusian Traditions named F. G. Shklyarov is a curious museum with an interesting exposition. This is the only museum in Belarus dedicated to the Old Believers. It is also an educational center of the region about the authentic culture of the Belarusian Polesie.

Branch. Museum of Old Believers and Belarusian Traditions. 

Vetka Museum of Old Believers and Belarusian Traditions.

The small village of Khalch in the Gomel region is considered one of the oldest in the whole republic. The first settlement here was formed back in the 5th century.
The manor house located here dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries and is an architectural monument of national scale.

The manor house of the early 19th century in the style of late classicism.

Khalch. The Khaletsky Estate.

The Rumyantsev and Paskevich Palace is an architectural monument of the XVIII—XIX centuries, the main attraction of the city of Gomel, the compositional center of the Gomel Palace and Park Ensemble (one of the oldest museum institutions in the Republic of Belarus), which includes, in addition to the palace, the city park, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the tomb chapel, etc.

Palace of the Rumyantsevs and Paskeviches

Gomel. The Rumyantsev and Paskevich Palace.

In the northern part of the Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace and Park complex in Gomel there is a small picturesque chapel with an underground crypt. It completes the northern part of the complex and serves as the burial place of a distinguished noble family.
The chapel was built in 1870-1889 in the Russian style.
Today, the chapel is part of the Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace and Park complex.

Gomel. Chapel-tomb of the Paskevichs.

The beautiful estate of Nikolai Nikolaevich Gerard was built in a pseudo-Russian style with elements of Art Nouveau.

TOP 10 sights of Gomel region.

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